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SoftStart Home and Limited/Backup Power

On Limited Electric Power, SoftStart Home Delivers Full A/C or Heat Pump Power

SoftStart Home™ high-performance soft starter turns on central A/Cs and heat pumps with less power and less noise – and when paired with home solar energy system or a backup generator, helps A/Cs run while freeing up electrical power for other appliances

When extreme weather hits and the power goes out, the last thing anyone needs is for a backup generator, a solar energy system, or other backup power source to quit unexpectedly.

Most times when a backup generator stops, it’s because a vital appliance such as a central air conditioner or heat pump tries to start and trips the backup generator’s circuit breaker. The HVAC startup power required more amps than the generator had available while running other electrical devices. 

To prevent unexpected backup power shutdowns due to high-demand A/C or heat pump startups, SoftStartUSA offers the SoftStart Home™ High-Performance Soft Starter. When connected to a central air conditioner or heat pump, the SoftStart Home device can cut the inrush current by up to 70%. This helps prevent a backup generator, a solar energy system or other limited power source from shutting down at A/C and heat pump startup.

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How SoftStart Home™ Soft Starter Works

When a central air conditioner or heat pump starts, it can require 7 to 8 times the amount of electricity compared to when it is normally running. SoftStart Home connects directly to an air conditioning appliance to help “throttle back” the startup power to only 2-3 times the standard running power. By reducing the initial inrush by up to 70%, the A/C or heat pump startup does not impact the power draw enough to stall the overall backup system.

The SoftStart Home soft starter easily connects to most brands of central air conditioners and heat pumps. It is rated for 6-ton/72,000 BTU air conditioners with 115-230VAC single-phase motors, and so will work with most residential and business central A/C units.

Power Up More Appliances During Emergencies

From backup electrical power sources such as 2200-watt and larger generators or solar-powered, a SoftStart Home soft starter allows homeowners to run A/C and heat pumps more effectively by greatly limiting startup power. Especially in emergency situations, this frees up power for other vital appliances. Necessities such as refrigerator/freezers, sump pumps, medical equipment and other devices will continue running because of SoftStart Home’s startup-managing ability. Water heaters, coffeemakers, lights, hair dryers and entertainment centers will keep running as long as the “running” power of all the appliances does not exceed the amount of electricity produced by the backup power source.

Learn More About SoftStart Home Startup Technology

To learn more about SoftStart Home products and how they can improve energy use and help keep homes comfortable in most any situation, please go to SoftStartHome.com. SoftStart Home™ is a product of SoftStartUSA, an industry leader in home and RV power management products.

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How to Start Home Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps with Less Power

SOFTSTART HOME™ Keeps People Comfortable and Safe at Home – Even Using Backup Power or Solar Power

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – For homes that rely on limited electrical power sources – such as solar power or backup generators in emergencies – the new SoftStart Home soft starter provides uninterrupted comfort when used with air conditioners and heat pumps.

SoftStart Home™ high-performance soft starters turn on central A/Cs and heat pumps using up to 70% less power than
normal. When paired with a home solar energy system or backup generator, it helps A/Cs start while freeing up electrical power for other appliances.

Especially for homeowners looking for “off-grid” options such as solar energy, the smoother-starting A/C that results with a SoftStart Home unit eases the strain on battery-stored energy, making it a virtual “must-have” for those considering a home solar energy system.

“With a SoftStart Home unit connected directly to their central A/C or heat pump, homeowners can stay comfortable all the time virtually no matter what their power source is,” said Doug Curtis of SoftStartUSA. “It lets them convert their existing “hard-starting” unit to a more efficient, less noisy “soft-starting” appliance without spending thousands on a new central unit,”  Curtis continued.

Up to 70% Less Power Needed to Start a Central A/C or Heat Pump

Designed for 6-ton/72,000 BTU air conditioners and heat pumps with 115- 230VAC single-phase motors, a SoftStart Home soft starter connects directly to the A/C. It “throttles back” the startup power to only 2-3 times the standard running power, and quiets the loud noise or shudder when the unit starts.<br><br>
As a result, it can reduce overall household peak amperage, extend the life of heat sensitive components, and provide quiet comfort all day and all night.

Achieve Continuous Comfort – Even in Low-Power Conditions

As more homeowners look for alternative sources of electric power – whether to ease their reliance on a power grid or to obtain essential backup power in emergencies – a SoftStart Home soft starter offers even more advantages in limited power applications.

From sources such as 2200- watt and larger generators or solar-energized batteries, a SoftStart Home starter allows homeowners to run air conditioning more effectively by greatly reducing the appliance’s startup power. Especially in emergency situations, this frees up power for other vital appliances such a refrigerators or medical devices – all while keeping the air conditioning system running.

Learn More About SoftStart Home Startup Technology

To learn more about SoftStart Home products, how it can improve your energy use and help keep your home comfortable in most any situation, please go to SoftStartHome.com.

SoftStart Home is a product of SoftStartUSA, an industry leader in home and RV power management products.​